Intra-Africa Archives - Aviation metric

Evans:Why intra-African air fares 60% higher than European routes

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has lamented that intra-African airfares are 40–60% higher than comparable European routes. This disparity is a central theme in Evans’ weekend presentation on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the marketing of African destinations. This, she said, has put a massive barrier to “Destination Africa” branding. In her presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting convened…

Time to address embarrassingly low intra-African air connectivity

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air travel plays a critical role in fostering economic growth, regional integration, and connectivity, yet its demand dynamics in Africa remain underexplored, writes WOLE SHADARE Africa’s transport system is characterised by limited connectivity and underdeveloped infrastructure in many areas, which has historically constrained mobility. However, recent trends reveal a remarkable shift, with air travel demand experiencing a negligible increase, underscoring the continent’s emerging potential within the global aviation market. The continent’s transportation network encompasses a…